MacKenzie Brower

Gilbert

Reporter and Photojournalist at Independent Newsmedia

Arizona Photojournalist | Northern Arizona University | University of New York in Prague

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Paradise Valley’s Silver Sky Development takes shape

Mar 11, 2025 | roselawgroupreporter.com | MacKenzie Brower

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Silver Sky Development.)By MacKenzie Brower | YourValleySilver Sky Development, a Scottsdale-based luxury home developer, broke ground on the new Silver Sky community in the Town of Paradise Valley, June 12. The 17-acre subdivision, named in honor of sunsets viewed from Mummy Mountain, will have 12 estate homes, four of which are now under contract – Aster, Antares, Solaris and Hoke.
Ascension Lutheran Church demo planned

Aug 22, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

Spire removal comes first By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoAscension Lutheran Church demolition plans and spire removal are set. A citizen review session was held Aug. 14 focusing on information about the demo, construction, salvage of site materials, … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Local library recommends books for school year

Aug 20, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoWhat’s new, popular and relevant to read for the new school year? The Independent asked Scottsdale Civic Center Public Library for recommended books in every age group. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Scottsdale artist recounts life from film to acrylic painted photos

Aug 19, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

Once was photographer with highest security clearance on East Coast By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoA history of film and digital photography, traditional painting and graphics technology come together in the fine art of Scottsdale resident Kirk Russell. As a mixed media artist, Russell … You must be a member to read this story.
Saguaro High home to 2024 Arizona History Teacher of the Year

Aug 18, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoAn alumnus and teacher for 22 years at Saguaro High School, Ashley Crose has been selected as a 2024 Arizona History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Papago Park once POW camp that Germans escaped from

Aug 15, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

U-boat commander hid in Paradise Valley cave for month By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoThe largest prisoner of war escape from an American compound during World War II happened right here in Phoenix. Papago Park was once a POW camp with 1,700 prisoners from 1943-46. You must be a member to read this story.
Primary election results finalized for District 4 senators, representatives

Aug 12, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

Winners will face off in November general election By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors met to canvass and certify the primary election results Aug. 12. Final results show that Democrat Christine Marsh will run against Republican Carine … You must be a member to read this story.
It’s never too early to open bank account

Aug 12, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

Western State Bank teaches financial responsibility to young people By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoWhether you’re a student going back to school in high school or college, the additional financial responsibilities of each year can be daunting. That’s why Western State Bank, which … You must be a member to read this story.
New learning center in Paradise Valley to offer one-on-one instruction

Aug 6, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoThis fall, Scottsdale resident Kathy Denious is opening The Elle Center, a learning center in Paradise Valley that will offer one-on-one, evidence-based instruction to students of all abilities. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Scottsdale, Paradise Valley summer housing boosted by migrants

Aug 5, 2024 | yourvalley.net | MacKenzie Brower

By MacKenzie BrowerMail | X: @mbrowerjournoWhile summers are typically slow in Arizona and home sales have declined in the United States overall, migrants have kept the housing market moving in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley the past few … You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.